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OC Media
6 days ago
- Politics
- OC Media
Azerbaijan calls out spread of ‘fake news' aimed at inflaming tensions with Russia
Sign in or or Become a member to unlock the audio version of this article Join the voices Aliyev wants to silence. For over eight years, OC Media has worked with fearless journalists from Azerbaijan — some of whom now face decades behind bars — to bring you the stories the regime is afraid will get out. Help us fuel Aliyev's fears — become an OC Media member today Become a member In recent days, Azerbaijani officials have been targeted by what the government has called 'fake news' — posts impersonating top officials with inflammatory content about the country's relations with Russia. On Monday and Tuesday, pro-government media outlets in Azerbaijan published statements by the Media Development Agency debunking fabricated screenshots showing statements by high-ranking officials regarding Russian–Azerbaijani relations. The screenshots showed statements attributed to presidential aide Hikmat Hajiyev, First Deputy Prime Minister Yagub Eyyubov, and Interior Minister Vilayat Eyvazov. Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency has dismissed all of the posts as 'fake news', calling on journalists to only cite official sources and not to publish news that has not been shared by official media. The 'fake news' appeared to have been primarily shared through screenshots on social media showing fabricated news reports in the style of official websites or news agencies. Screenshots dismissed by the agency as fake but attributed to Hajiyev show a Russian statement published on the president's official website. 'A false statement on behalf of the Hajiyev about Russian–Azerbaijani relations was disseminated in a number of social networks. This statement, imitating the image of the official website of the President of Azerbaijan and containing fabricated claims, is an example of gross information manipulation aimed at misleading public opinion', wrote the agency. Advertisement According to the screenshot of the statement, Hajiyev says that President Ilham Aliyev's 'personal ambitions' were the 'only reason for the deterioration of relations with the Russian Federation'. 'Russia met us halfway, made all the necessary payments to the victims of the accident with the AZAL flight, without waiting for the conclusions of the investigation into the incident', read the statement debunked as fake by the Media Development Agency. The news was shared the day after the third Global Shusha Media Forum in Stepanakert (Khankendi). During the forum, Aliyev said that Azerbaijan is preparing to take Russia to international court over the deadly plane crash. On the same day, the Media Development Agency debunked what appeared to be a deep fake of Deputy Prime Minister Yqub Eyyubov. 'Several social media accounts, allegedly on behalf of the First Deputy Prime Minister, Eyyubov, have made a statement using 'deep fake' technology that does not correspond to reality. The statement claims that Azerbaijan is pursuing an aggressive policy towards Russia', the statement read. The Media Development Agency claimed that the video were created 'by certain circles using artificial intelligence and aimed at polluting the information space, which is an example of gross manipulation aimed at misleading public opinion'. Further news debunked as fake but attributed to Interior Minister Eyvazov surfaced on social media on Tuesday, appearing to show him calling Aliyev's remarks at the forum 'emotional in nature', as well saying that they 'do not reflect the official position of the Interior Ministry'. 'We remain neutral and distant, focusing on fulfilling our direct duties. Few people liked President Aliyev's statements', the screenshot read. The Media Development Agency again dismissed the statement as fake, calling it an 'example of gross information manipulation aimed at misleading public opinion'. They called on the 'citizens of Azerbaijan, journalists, and public activists to always show integrity in such cases and to be vigilant in a situation where campaigns based on false and misleading information are gaining momentum'. All screenshots debunked by the agency were published in Russian and were focused on Azerbaijani–Russian relations. None of the officials featured in the screenshots have issued any statements or comments following their publication.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Azerbaijan to file international lawsuits against Russia over Aktau plane crash, president says
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that his country is preparing to file lawsuits in international courts against Russia regarding the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 plane crash near Aktau on 25 December last year. The plane was en route from Baku to Grozny, and crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on the Caspian Sea, killing 38 people. Aliyev said on Saturday that even though the circumstances of the incident are "as clear as day", Azerbaijan has received no meaningful response from Russia, seven months after the crash. Aliyev claimed that Azerbaijan has a clear understanding of what happened to the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane, "we know what happened, and we can prove it. And we know that Russian officials know what happened," Aliyev said speaking to media at a press event moderated by Jane Witherspoon, Euronews Bureau Chief in the Middle East. "The question is: why do they not do what any neighbour would do? Our requests or demands are absolutely natural: Admit that this accident was their fault," he remarked. Aliyev noted that the Azerbaijani prosecutor general has sent requests to the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, and has thus far only been informed that "the investigation is ongoing." He described this stance as counterproductive and reaffirmed Baku's intention to seek international justice. Azerbaijan has therefore informed Russia of its preparation of a dossier for a corresponding lawsuit, said Aliyev. Referring to the investigation into the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 crash, which claimed 239 victims in 2014 and whose subsequent inquiry has lasted over a decade, he said "We are ready to wait ten years, but justice must win. And unfortunately, the situation, which is currently in limbo, does not contribute to the development of bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan." Aliyev lays out Azerbaijan's demands Azerbaijan's demands, according to Aliyev, are a guilty plea from Russia, prosecution of those responsible for downing the plane, payment of compensation to the families of the victims and compensation for damages suffered by AZAL. On 4 February, a preliminary official report released by the Azerbaijani government showed that the plane had indeed been shot down by a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system. Azerbaijani government sources exclusively confirmed to Euronews as early as 26 December that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the plane to crash. Aliyev's statement comes just hours after he reiterated Baku's unwavering support to Ukraine. "Azerbaijan unequivocally supports Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and internationally recognised borders," the Azerbaijani leader said in a statement as reported by local media. Solve the daily Crossword
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First Post
20-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Azerbaijan to sue Russia over plane downing, demands justice and accountability
The crash, which occurred on 25 December 2023 as the AZAL flight travelled from Baku to Grozny, killed all 38 people on board. Three days later, Aliyev publicly stated, 'we can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia' read more Thirty-eight people died when the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed on 25 December in Kazakhstan. Western experts said the jet was probably shot at from Russia. Reuters File Azerbaijan is preparing to file lawsuits against Russia in international courts over the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 near the Kazakh city of Aktau in December last year, President Ilham Aliyev said on Saturday, accusing Moscow of stalling the investigation and failing to respond meaningfully to Baku's demands. The crash, which occurred on 25 December 2023 as the AZAL flight travelled from Baku to Grozny, killed all 38 people on board. Three days later, Aliyev publicly stated, 'we can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia (…) We are not saying that it was done intentionally, but it was done.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Seven months on, no answers Aliyev said that despite the 'clear as day' circumstances of the incident, Azerbaijan has received no substantial reply from Russia. He noted that Baku's prosecutor general had contacted the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, only to be told that 'the investigation is ongoing.' Calling this position counterproductive, Aliyev said Azerbaijan had informed Russia of its plans to prepare a legal dossier for international proceedings. Drawing a comparison with the protracted probe into Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, he said, 'We are ready to wait ten years, but justice must win.' 'The situation, which is currently in limbo, does not contribute to the development of bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan,' Aliyev warned, according to a report by Euronews. Baku demands admission, prosecution, and compensation The Azerbaijani leader reiterated that both Baku and Moscow had 'a clear understanding' of what happened to Flight 8243, and questioned why Russia had not responded 'as any neighbour would do in a similar situation.' Aliyev laid out four demands: a guilty plea from Russia, prosecution of those responsible for firing the missile, compensation to the victims' families, and damages to be paid to the national carrier AZAL. On 4 February, a preliminary Azerbaijani government report confirmed that a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system shot down the aircraft. According to Azerbaijani officials speaking to Euronews shortly after the crash, a Russian surface-to-air missile was responsible for the incident.
Euronews
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Azerbaijan to file lawsuits against Russia over Aktau plane crash
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that his country is preparing to file lawsuits in international courts against Russia regarding the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 plane crash near Aktau on 25 December last year. The plane was en route from Baku to Grozny, and crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on the Caspian Sea, killing 38 people. Three days after the crash, Aliyev said in an address to the nation that "we can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia (...) We are not saying that it was done intentionally, but it was done.' He later stated that Baku had made three demands to Russia in connection with the crash. According to Azerbaijani media outlet Minval, Aliyev said on Saturday that even though the circumstances of the incident are "as clear as day", Azerbaijan has received no meaningful response from Russia, seven months after the crash. Aliyev added that the Azerbaijani prosecutor general has sent requests to the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, and has thus far only been informed that "The investigation is ongoing." He described this stance as counterproductive and reaffirmed Baku's intention to seek international justice. Azerbaijan has therefore informed Russia of its preparation of a dossier for a corresponding lawsuit, said Aliyev. Referring to the investigation into the Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 crash, which claimed 239 victims in 2014 and whose subsequent inquiry has lasted over a decade, he said "We are ready to wait ten years, but justice must win. And unfortunately, the situation, which is currently in limbo, does not contribute to the development of bilateral relations between Russia and Azerbaijan." Aliyev lays out Azerbaijan's demands Aliyev claimed that Azerbaijan has a clear understanding of what happened to the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane, and that Russian officials also possess the same information. "The question arises: why don't they do as any neighbour would do in a similar situation?" he remarked. Azerbaijan's demands, according to Aliyev, are a guilty plea from Russia, prosecution of those responsible for downing the plane, payment of compensation to the families of the victims and compensation for damages suffered by AZAL. On 4 February, a preliminary official report released by the Azerbaijani government showed that the plane had indeed been shot down by a Russian Pantsir-S air defence system. Azerbaijani government sources exclusively confirmed to Euronews as early as 26 December that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused the plane to crash.
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Perth Now
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Investigation into the crash of an AZAL aircraft in Aktau has entered the stage of analyzing the collected materials. reports this was stated by Kazakhstan's Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev. According to him, data collection has been completed and specialists are currently studying the materials. During the investigation, Kazakhstani and international experts visited airports in Azerbaijan and Russia. Karabayev noted that as part of the investigation, Kazakhstani and international experts visited airports in Azerbaijan and Russia, including Baku, Grozny, and Rostov-on-Don.
